Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
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With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.
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This wrestling documentary about Ben Kjar, who has Crouzon Syndrome, delivers raw emotional impact that leaves audiences unexpectedly moved, with multiple viewers admitting they cried despite not typically watching documentaries in theaters. While some note production value limitations and pacing issues with unnecessary footage, the authentic portrayal of wrestling intensity and Ben's inspiring journey creates a genuinely powerful viewing experience.
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- Jan 23, 2026
Went into this thinking it was going to be an angel studios film and so when the opening logos came and went I was like WTF. This is a decent motivational documentary about a deformed guy and his life story. Does a good job on being motivational and leaving a positive…
🏳️⚧️💕Belle Forger💕🏳️⚧️Feb 12, 2026BORN TO STAND OUT! I don't recall seeing a documentary in theaters EVER! I also don't recall seeing a documentary so moving, so inspiration, and so AWESOME! Standout: The Ben Kjar Story truly stands out amongst the best documentaries I've seen. Standout is the ultimate…
Sutton BrownApr 20, 2025I’m not crying… you're crying!
Mark - Jan 21, 2026
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Brett ArnoldFeb 19, 2026lowkey beautiful. never heard of it until i saw it and i wasn’t expecting it to be documentary style but it was a very moving story and inspirational n shi i cried multiple times
dragonaomidaisyJan 30, 2026Very well-made documentary. Ben is such an inspiration to all, especially the disabled community and to youth all around the world. I was very touched by this documentary and I recommend it to all families, especially those with children. We have lost as a people the art of…
lettermia - Feb 22, 2025
Where To Watch: shown at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival RAVING REVIEW: STANDOUT: THE BEN KJAR STORY takes what could have been a standard underdog narrative and elevates it into something more—something personal, raw, and unexpectedly powerful. Directed by Tanner…
Overly Honest ReviewsJan 31, 2026W Viewmont wrestling. 8x state champions.
sethllarsenJan 30, 2026I am literally the worst person to show this to
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- THTrevor Hinesley
Great true story.
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